FEATURE: WEEKLY EVENTS ROUND-UP

OUR WEEKLY ROUND-UP OF THE BEST CULTURAL PICKS FOR THE WEEK

By NARC.
on Monday, April 24th, 2017

Image from The Woman In Black

Stuck for something to do in the next seven days? We aim to have you covered with an event a day for the next week, all across the region. This time around we have spine-chilling theatre, some top laughs, indie pop and a whole lot more…

Monday 24th AprilSTAGEThe Woman In Black @ Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Starting today, this spine-chilling theatrical performance comes to Newcastle for a run of shows, and really is one of those not-to-be-missed experiences.

Tuesday 25th AprilFILM TED Cinema Experiences: TED 2017 Opening Event @ Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle
Awe. A sense of wonder. Life changing. Inspirational. All words used to describe the experience that is TED. Now TED Cinema Experience brings TED2017 to you. The Opening Event of TED2017 presents cinema audiences a one-of-a-kind opportunity to watch live with their communities as new TED Talks are presented for the first time in front of 1,500 TED attendees – who represent the world’s leading thinkers and doers in Vancouver, Canada.

Wednesday 26th AprilMUSICSundowners @ Think Tank?, Newcastle
There’s some 60s-influnced indie pop, that should go down a storm midweek, as Sundowners play Think Tank as part of their latest tour.

Thursday 27th AprilMUSICKieran Rafferty, Slurs, Rhys Patterson @ Butterfly Cabinet, Newcastle
Stunning vocals and inventive arrangements from Kieran Rafferty, noisy alt pop from Slurs and the folksy popew pop of Rhys Patterson, in a wonderfully intimate venue have set this show up as one which could be an absolute highlight this week.

Friday 28th AprilSTAGEPUG @ St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Newcastle
PUG bring another night of alternative cabaret as part of GIFT Festival, with performances by Amy Lord, Ella Mesma, Kira Street and Patrick Ziza. Hosted by Hannah and Rosa and featuring the Madonna and Child, PUG’s Bucket List and the reincarnation of DJ Destiny.

Saturday 29th AprilCOMEDYHot Potato Comedy Club @ Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre
Get set for a weekend of big laughs ahead of a Bank Holiday Monday, with huge Hot Potato favourite Matt Reed hosting a stunning double-headline sensation of Glenn Wool and Bobby Mair.

Sunday 30th AprilCOMEDYBank Holiday Special @ The Stand
Celebrate the Bank Holiday in style with a night of top comedy, that’ll see you into your Monday with a bang. It’s a top line-up too that features Carey Marx, John Scott, Katherine Tanney, Deage Paxton and host Lee Kyle.

And for something a little different…
Check out David Saunders’ interview with The Golden Age Of Nothing. You can read it here.